Module 4: USING ARTS INTEGRATION
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Module 4: Using Arts Integration
In this module you will:
- apply learned knowledge of Arts Integration benefits and techniques to create a lesson that can be used in the classroom.
Create Your Own Arts Integration Lesson
Keep the definition of Arts Integration in mind as you begin to create your own Arts Integration lesson. The lesson will be shared in the "Discussion" tab on this page. Different teachers use different formats for their lesson plans, so use whatever format is the most comfortable for you.
The following checklist and rubric are from Butte County Office of Education. Some of the questions have been slightly modified. If you are wondering if your lesson qualifies as Arts Integration you can ask yourself the following questions that correspond with the definition. You can also check your lesson plan against the rubric to help you focus on Arts Integration.
Approach to Teaching
- Are learning principles of Constructivism (actively built, experiential, evolving,
collaborative, problem-solving, and reflective) evident in my lesson?
Understanding through an Art Form
- Are the students engaged in constructing and demonstrating understanding as opposed
to just memorizing and reciting knowledge?
- Are the students constructing and demonstrating their understandings through an art
form?
Students Engage in a Creative Process
- Are the students engaged in a process of creating something? This can be observed or original work.
- The Creative process often involves assessment and change. Are students taking the time to see if their original idea is working and changing things if it is not?
Connects to another subject area and meets Evolving Objectives
- Does the art form connect to another part of the curriculum?
- Are all disciplines involved helping to solidify learning?
- Are there objectives in both the art form and another part of the curriculum or a
concern/need?
- Will this learning build on concepts in other units or lessons?
In the Discussion tab above, post your lesson plan. You will need to click the "edit" tab and save your changes. The idea is to gain a collection of lesson plans here that can be used as another resource for those who are looking to try Arts Integration in their own classroom.
After going through this course I hope you have come to see how Arts Integration can enhance learning for your students. The Arts create an opportunity for students to connect physically, emotionally and cognitively with the content they are studying. This provides an amazing context and helps students retain learning. I have seen classroom cultures change to become more kind, collaborative and considerate because students are learning how to create together and appreciate the creations of others. I encourage you to start small, implementing a lesson here and there as it can be overwhelming. Use the resources and ideas provided in this course as tools to help you and have fun learning as you inspire students to explore their world through the Arts.
Sources
Butte County Office of Education. (n.d.) Arts Integration Checklist. Retrieved from http://ccsesaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/6_ArtsIntegrCheckRubric.pdf
Getting Around
Mini-Course Homepage: Arts Integration in Every Classroom
Module One: What is Arts Integration and Why Should I Use It?
Module Two: Examples of Arts Integration
Module Three: Resources and Strategies For Arts Integration
Module Four: Using Arts Integration
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